Senior Equipment Systems Engineer — Nacelle Program Lead

Prattwhitney; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer in California to drive build-to-print and supplier-designed mechanical equipment systems for Nacelle development and legacy programs. You will lead technical direction, coordinate with global teams and suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery and quality documentation.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, plus hands-on design and qualification leadership for mechanical aircraft components.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with design and qualification requirements for mechanical aircraft components.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to senior level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager accountable for assigned mechanical equipment components throughout the product life cycle, from development through production support.
• Accountable for the on-time delivery of quality products and documentation
• Establish and mature relationships with global engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
• Resolve technical issues by working with key stakeholders
• Serve as a primary point of contact for cross functional team and supply base for assigned components.
• Support the requirements, design, and qualification of mechanical equipment components.
• Facilitate and drive resolution of technical issues with Aerospace component design and performance.
• Visit suppliers and customers as required for process improvements, product enhancements, or failure investigations.
• Support Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) when failures occur.
• Support the resolution of field issues, including linkage with Aftermarket for real-time resolution, leading root cause investigations, and proposing solutions that bring resolution to recurring issues.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Project management

Presentation to leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Catia V5

Microsoft Office

RTCA DO-160 testing

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer in California to drive build-to-print and supplier-designed mechanical equipment systems for Nacelle development and legacy programs. You will lead technical direction, coordinate with global teams and suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery and quality documentation.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, plus hands-on design and qualification leadership for mechanical aircraft components.